Chapter 79
Chapter 79
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 79
Chapter Title: The Warrior Confirms the Third Supreme Training
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We headed to the training room, chatting about this and that.
"Dhampir, what did it feel like receiving guests in that place?"
"It was kinda ticklish."
"Be more honest here. Spilling your true feelings is the first step."
"Hmm... I guess it felt liberating? I've been through a lot hiding that I'm a vampire in the city."
"Then why not just leave the city? You can use magic, right?"
"Hahaha..."
Dhampir avoided my gaze, so he was probably hooked on city infrastructure and couldn't break free.
Yeah, in medieval times, cities are the best place to live by far.
Anywhere else is real backwater.
"So, if you got caught in one city, you'd escape and move to another?"
"As soon as rumors started, I'd bail."
"You must have met a ton of people out there."
"Then... Balak hyung, the people Kairel met outside might show up here too?"
"Probably."
"Uh...?"
Oops, Dhampir looked totally flustered. He hadn't thought of that.
And his personal info had already been passed outside by the old knights.
Maybe the people he met out there would come looking for him?
Just in case, I asked if he'd committed any heinous crimes.
"No way~ Why would I do crimes when I have to hide my identity?"
"But you said you stole while wandering around."
"Ahem... That was unavoidable..."
A survival thief, huh?
Anyway, I told Dhampir not to worry.
"No one here can touch you anyway. So be more confident."
"Hehe... Hearing that from the boss makes me feel super secure."
"Good, you're reassured. And Per dongsaeng? How's Dhampir's magitech proficiency?"
"It's not at my level yet, but he's adapting fast."
"Hmm, even as a mage, he can't handle all the magitech yet?"
"Big bro, even the best can't manage over 30 functions easily."
I only use super simple magitech, so maybe I don't get their struggles?
Thinking about it, Orek's right.
"The boss's magitech usage is just abnormal from the start..."
"Tell me about it."
"Agreed."
"Just don't use magitech in rigid ways. By the way, is Ophelia not coming?"
"She said she'd talk with Anima and come."
"I see."
Best to leave couples alone if they've got issues.
Alright, training ground setup should be done by now.
Time to activate the third supreme training.
Soon, Dhampir and the brothers emerged from the changing room in training gear.
"I-is this the training outfit?"
"We tried to make it as comfortable as possible."
"It is comfy, but it's so revealing and clingy..."
"Don't worry, Dhampir. We 'respect' you."
"That's right, Kairel."
"My tastes are different anyway."
"Why does it always go to that?!"
Dhampir must not be used to modern short-sleeve shorts.
And it's not even that tight, but he's this embarrassed...
Dhampir's older than Orek but younger than Ferguson.
So he's a young guy, yet this level of reluctance means the outside world's super conservative.
"Dhampir, if it's too much, you can size up."
"Urgh... I'll adapt and keep it like this. Boss not changing?"
"I have to rush out if challengers come."
"Force of nature."
Dungeons or companies, one thing in common.
Bosses are insanely busy to grow either!
It's just lax now 'cause no strong guys like the old knights.
When short-cut users signal, I gotta go, so experiment now while free.
Our first up!
"Dhampir, you're it!"
"Yes?!"
Weaker than Ophelia, so Dhampir it is.
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Honestly, I can't predict Dhampir's power level.
"Not being a mage myself, it's inevitable."
"But Balak hyung, I heard Kairel does mid-tier magic easy and some high-tier too."
"That's why it's vague."
Rough guess: A mage using high-tier magic?
In his early 20s?!
That alone makes Dhampir talented.
But gotta see combat magic use.
"If Dhampir's a stationary turret mage, he's useless in my dungeon."
"Right, like the youngests, he needs melee magic use too."
Dungeon merchants sell laser turrets firing nonstop one-shots.
A stationary mage Dhampir? Extreme downgrade.
So need to check his close-range handling.
Plus, racial abilities now's the time.
"No need to hide powers here. Go wild."
"S-sudden huge pressure..."
"Dhampir, facing big bro's eval makes it worse. But..."
"O dongsaeng, quiet."
"...Got it. Sorry, big bro."
"Dhampir, no one will ease your pressure. And for emergencies, you gotta get strong yourself."
Prove your worth yourself.
Can't overcome now, he'll just part-time forever in my dungeon.
Dhampir got it, steeled himself, stood center.
"Then start stage 1."
"Yes, sir!!"
Karian's serviced third supreme training: 100 stages, detailed settings.
Perfect to check Dhampir level-by-level.
First construct took human form.
"Sword-and-shield warrior, perfect for stage 1."
"Desc says typical outside soldier level."
"Detailed settings?"
"Up to 100, swap weapons, tactics, even magitech."
"Set to 10."
One soldier? Nah.
Dungeon norm: ganged up on.
Constructs multiplied, Dhampir panicked big.
But they charged no mercy.
Dhampir turned black mist, floated skyward.
"Technique Dhampir used fleeing Ophelia first meet."
"Oho, true vampire powers?"
"Stage 1 soldiers can't touch now."
Ground beasts can't beat sky flyers, truth.
Soon fireballs rained on dazed constructs, Dhampir won easy.
"Stage 2?"
"More to check, add 10 archers."
"Got it."
20 basic soldiers rushed Dhampir.
Black mist sky float again.
But archers had range...
Arrows just passed through mist.
"No way, ignores physical attacks?"
"And... big bro, he phased through ruin walls in that state."
Holy crap, that's how he stole.
Ultimate thief talent, constructs folded helpless again.
"Haa... haa..."
"Excellent, Dhampir."
"R-really?!"
Praise dances whales.
Subordinate achieves, CEO praises.
Worked; Dhampir shook off pressure, lively now.
Then upped stage 1 numbers.
Added tactics.
Mages, priests; checked abilities one-by-one.
"Super physicals, wound regen, aerial spellcasting, physical ignore too."
"But weak to holy and magic, Kairel."
Half-vampire, got most perks.
Mist form no magic block.
Dunno how merchants got holy water.
Constructs splashed, efficiency tanked.
"Classic strong-weak matchup. Train with us, it'll improve natural."
"Really!"
"Yeah, Dhampir. You've got room to grow."
"Hehehe..."
This praise alone, he's starved for recognition.
Dhampir tired now.
Next batter up.
BOOOOM!!!
"Huh?"
"65 stages doable."
"Number two, adjustment tips?"
"Hmm... Wanna try wheel fights like you, bro."
"Start 3 sword guys. 5's another level."
Ferguson's kick exploded huge, Dhampir's face weird.
"Ferguson hyung getting stronger daily."
"Yeah, cheat healing factor no demerits."
Elixir-guzzling second bro.
Plus real fights with me built combat sense.
Varied experience here, ready for real combat.
But Dhampir saw high-level, soul fled.
Inevitable.
"Dhampir."
"Y-yes?!"
"Not time to doubt self. Imagine you get that strong."
"!!!"
Subordinate down? Don't coddle, show future goals.
Orek backed.
"Big bro's right. Look at me, not Ferguson hyung level but endless growth."
"Yeah, no ups downs."
"...Got it!"
Dhampir resolved, good.
Tch, more members, more to manage.
CEO fate!
But dungeon assets.
Later more peeps, second helped Dhampir adapt; he'll help newbies.
Distant dream.
Can't wait.